"Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition," the title of a popular World War II-era patriotic song, is also the subject of one of the featured selections in this week's Newsmax Rising Bestsellers.

There is also a former military sniper, who teaches shooting sports enthusiasts how to improve their long-distance targeting, and another demonstrates that before the bullets of war fly, they often have to crawl.

The teased offering confirms that we can use hope and biblical truths to get past our moments of anxiety, and the final suggestion explains the necessity of observing the Sabbath every week.

This week's novel is a new thriller from a bestselling author.

"Advanced Long Range Shooting: The Next Step in Precision Rifle Shooting," by Ryan M. Cleckner & Kylee Cleckner (North Shadow Press)

With shooting sports becoming more popular among conservatives, here's a book designed to hone the reader's long-distance skills with a rifle, written by someone who's been there and done that.

Ryan Cleckner served as a special operations sniper team leader with the U.S. Army's elite 1st Ranger Battalion on multiple combat deployments.

This is his second book on long-distance shooting, and it's organized into three sections: ammunition, external ballistics, and application.

"Ten years ago, Ryan Cleckner published the Long Range Shooting Handbook and has helped guided tens of thousands of shooters on the road to long range precision. Today comes his second book on the topic," wrote David Land for Recoil. "This new book covers advanced topics in a way that is easy to understand, even for shooters unfamiliar with any of the content. From handloads for precision shooting to reading the wind, 'Advanced Long Range Shooting' covers a lot of ground."  [Nonfiction]


"Bullets Don't Fly: A Supply Marine's Memoir," by David Kim (David Kim)

The bullets may fly on the front lines of battle, which garner all the headlines and stories in any war report, but to get there they sometimes crawl.

And when the troops are fighting halfway around the world in a developing country, you can't just call FedEx.

The author is one of thousands of logistics support Marines that make everything possible, and he guides readers through:

• The crucible of Marine Corps recruit training and the identity-stripping process.
• Operation Native Fury in Kuwait.
• Operation Vigilant Warrior in Saudi Arabia.
• Operation Foal Eagle in South Korea.
• The complicated transition from military precision to civilian uncertainty.

"What makes this memoir compelling is its authenticity," wrote an Amazon customer. "Rather than glorifying war, it humanizes it — showing the stress of decision-making, the weight of accountability, and the camaraderie that forms when lives depend on getting the details right."  [Nonfiction]


"Heal Your Hurting Mind: Biblical Hope for Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, and the Emotions No One Talks About," by Craig Groeschel, with Wayne Chappelle (Zondervan)

If you've ever felt inner anger, depression, or anxiety about the states of the world, the direction the country is taking, or maybe events invading your own life? Relax. Everybody has those periods of doubt, including pastors (like the author) and other faith leaders. In addition to letting the reader know he's not alone, the author will help:

• Identify and name your emotions and feelings.
• Understand what's really driving your mental and emotional battles.
• Discover that mental health is dynamic, not static.
• Develop specific strategies for changing toxic thought patterns and behavior.

"Wow. This is SUCH an interesting and different kind of book!" wrote Katherine S. Fedor for Amazon. "So needed today. It tackles tough, heavy, real topics of the heart and mind, yet somehow manages to bring relief, humor, and permission to rest, examine how we are, and get help."  [Nonfiction]


"Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life," by Charlie Kirk (Winning Team Publishing)

This is Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's last book, published three months after his assassination.

In it, he explains that in order to reconnect with God, family, and one's inner self, one needs to unplug from the distractions of modern society and observe the Sabbath.

Just that one hour a week away from the noise of electronics and deep in thought, meditation, and prayer can carry one through the week ahead.

"A MUST READ. Great, great book," wrote Randall R. Friend for Amazon. "Fair and balanced look at the Sabbath and overall spirituality. The Sabbath is a quality of life issue that anyone can appreciate. Life moves too fast and can get out of control; honoring the Sabbath puts you back in control. Believers and nonbelievers can benefit from this book."  [Nonfiction


"Behind These Four Walls: A Novel," by Yasmin Angoe (Thomas & Mercer)

It's been 10 years since Isla Thorne's best friend disappeared when they were both 16 and determined to run away from a group home.

Now she's resolved to discover what happened.

Her search leads her to the Corrigan mansion in Virginia, where her friend claimed to have unfinished business.

But the more Isla digs, the more questions are raised, and the more dangerous it becomes, prompting her to wonder if she knew her friend at all.

"I was hooked from the very beginning," wrote Sydnee Ruff for GoodReads. "This book was so well written! The characters, even the auxiliary ones, had so much depth to them. I loved Isla's backstory, and it really added to her drive to get to the truth, no matter the cost. At no point did I correctly guess who the villain was, and even when they were revealed, I still couldn't quite believe it. I will be reading more from this author!"  [Fiction]